Salzburg Cathedral

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Salzburg Cathedral (1628) - the world famous temple, where there are the 4000-pipe organ, a statue of the Virgin Mary (1771) and the Romanesque font where Mozart was baptized in 1756

Sightseeing of Salzburg. Salzburg Cathedral (1628) - the world famous temple, where there are the 4000-pipe organ, a statue of the Virgin Mary (1771) and the Romanesque font where Mozart was baptized in 1756. The basilica stands at 76 meters and can accommodate more than 10 000 believers. This temple is considered to be the most perfect construction of the Renaissance in German-speaking countries. The cathedral has marble facade and two symmetrical towers. At the huge bronze doors, created in 1959, there are images of Faith, Hope and Love. The baroque style interior is decorated with frescoes by Mascagni. The Museum exhibits treasures of the Cathedral’s tresures, as well as " art and wonders", collected by archbishops in the XVII century.

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Salzburg Cathedral (1628) - the world famous temple, where there are the 4000-pipe organ, a statue of the Virgin Mary (1771) and the Romanesque font where Mozart was baptized in 1756

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